Ethanol is a clean burning, biodegradable alternative fuel source gaining more and more popularity for its ease of production and significant reduction in green house gas emissions. While 100%, or neat, ethanol is currently not ideal for use in motor vehicle engines yet; it is quite common in gasoline/ethanol blends. Ethanol is soluble in water...
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel source derived from animal fats and vegetable oils. It is environmentally safe, non-toxic, and able to be 100% domestically made. It is becoming a favorite alternative to traditional diesel among fleet owner operators, because it is a cost-effective way to meet the stringent emissions demands set forth by the federal...
This is the same alcohol found in liquor and other spirits. Apart from beverages, its main use is as a gasoline additive used to reduce harmful vehicle emissions. It is most widely used in Brazil and the United States. In fact, these countries were responsible for 88% of the entire globe’s production in 2010. Ethanol...
Methanol, the simplest form of alcohol, is used for a variety of purposes. The vast majority of it is used in the production of other chemicals. It is also used as a solvent and in the production of many common household items such as paints, lacquers, thinners, and other such products. Because methanol use is...
